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Numbered Notation (also called Jianpu, 简谱) writes each melody note as a number from 1 to 7 instead of a note on a staff. The number shows the note's position in the song's scale -- not its exact pitch -- so the same tune looks identical no matter what key it's sung in.

Within one octave, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 correspond to the familiar do re mi fa sol la ti. A dot above a number raises it an octave higher; a dot below lowers it an octave lower -- no dot means the middle, as-written octave.

A plain number lasts one beat. A dash (-) right after a number holds that same note for one more beat. A line underneath a number shortens it instead -- one line is half a beat, two lines a quarter of a beat. A 0 is a rest: silence for one beat.

The label at the top of the sheet, like "1=C" or "1=Ab", shows which pitch scale degree 1 ("do") is tuned to. A song in a minor key is labeled "6=X" instead -- scale degree 6 ("la") is the true tonic. Chord names printed above the notes (like "C" or "G7") always use their familiar letter names, never numbers.

For example, under a "1=C" heading, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 sound as C D E F G A B. Under a "1=G" heading, those very same numbers sound as G A B C D E F# instead -- same shape, different key.

O how sweet the glorious message

Gospel The Savior

English993
1
O how sweet the glorious message,
Simple faith may claim;
Yesterday, today, forever,
Jesus is the same.
Still He loves to save the sinful,
Heal the sick and lame;
Cheer the mourner, still the tempest;
Glory to His name!
 
Yesterday, today, forever,
Jesus is the same,
All may change, but Jesus never!
Glory to His name,
Glory to His name,
Glory to His name;
All may change, but Jesus never!
Glory to His name.
2
He who was the friend of sinners,
Seeks thee, lost one, now;
Sinner, come, and at His footstool,
Penitently bow.
He who said, “I’ll not condemn thee,
Go and sin no more,”
Speaks to thee that word of pardon,
As in days of yore.
3
Oft on earth He healed the suff’rer,
By His mighty hand;
Still our sicknesses and sorrows,
Go at His command.
He who gave His healing virtue,
To a woman’s touch;
To the faith that claims His fullness,
Still will give as much.
4
As of old He walked to Emmaus,
With them to abide;
So through all life’s way He walketh,
Ever near our side.
Soon again we shall behold Him,
Hasten, Lord, the day!
But ’twill still be “this same Jesus,”
As He went away.

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Sophie Mwiinga

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

May 1, 2022

Powerful lyrics in the second and third verses. Thank for sharing. I turned to Google after turning and tossing, desperate to hear a word from God to share this evening in my church. Tge word of God as a title dropped in my spirit and I went from meditating on every scripture I know on the word of God to Jesus's words to the pharisees and saucers where he said you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Then, I sensed a sweetness in my spirit and started singing, words from Bkessed Assurance, Jesus is mine, particularly this phrase, "born of His Spiri, washed in His blood". Then the song"O how sweet the glorious message simple faith may claim" came into my heart, so I Google it and cam across your lyrics. Thank you sharing them with the world and God bless you.

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Elizabeth (Lizzy)

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Mar 31, 2016

One of my favorite hymns. Sang with young people and children and they loved it too.

Christ’s ministry on earth : to save the sinful, heal the sick and lame; cheer the mourner, still the tempest, friend of sinners, seek the lost ones……

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes, even forever

RcV bible footnote: For a true and steadfast church life, we must hold on to the Christ who is the same yesterday, and today and even forever and must not be carried away by various strange teachings. Various and strange teachings are always used by the enemy to cause dissension and even division in the church.

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Stephen

Floral Park, NY, United States

Jul 5, 2015

I love this hymn. So many things changed in my life. Not all of the changes have been welcome. Loved ones pass away, etc. Jesus is still the same yesterday, and forever!

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Lisa Holland

Flower Mound, TX, United States

Jan 18, 2015

Beautiful hymn that resonates with me!

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Edith

Queens, NY, United States

Aug 27, 2014

I love this hymn. I love the last stanza. Just as He walked with the two men on the road to Emmaus after His resurrection, He is walking with me through all life's ways. How comforting.

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Sonato

Accra, Ghana

Feb 2, 2012

I love the part which says 'simple faith may claim'. It blesses my heart that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.

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LUIS GONZALEZ

San Salvador, El Salvador

Jun 13, 2010

Special and beautiful hymn.

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